The old dog finally went to the big sleep.
big sleep
idiomDeath.
Origin
first recorded 20th c. disputed originApparently coined by novelist Raymond Chandler, author of The Big Sleep (1939).
The detective looked at the crime scene and realized the victim had taken the big sleep.
After a long and weary life, the philosopher finally succumbed to the big sleep, leaving behind a legacy of profound thought.
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beauty sleep
Originally, sleep taken before midnight, on the belief that early sleep hours conduce to beauty and health; now (chiefly humorous), sleep at any time needed by one to stay beautiful; (countable) an instance of such sleep.
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big boy
A large object or person.
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big boys
The people or bodies with the most influence and/or power.
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big break
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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big bucks
Lots of money.
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big cheese
A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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big deal
Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.
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big dick energy
Unassuming self-confidence.